14 Lokas in Sanatan Dharma

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Welcome to KNOW by Global Evolution Network (GEN), your ultimate podcast guide to ancient wisdom, spiritual philosophy, and sacred cosmic knowledge. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Vedic Cosmology and the architecture of the cosmos according to Sanatan Dharma as revealed in the scriptures of the Vedas, Puranas, and Upanishads.Have you ever wondered how ancient scriptures describe the multi-dimensional structure of our universe? In Vedic cosmology, the material universe is depicted as a dynamic creation composed of fourteen distinct realms known as the Chaturdasha Lokas. These fourteen realms are structured into seven higher planes or Urdhva Lokas and seven subterranean planes or Adho Lokas, with our physical Earth, Bhu Loka, standing as the realm of action, free will, and karma.In this comprehensive episode, the host explains every cosmic realm in depth for better learning and understanding: Upper Realms (Urdhva Lokas): Discover Satya Loka or Brahma Loka, the realm of truth; Tapa Loka, the abode of penance; Jana Loka, the plane of pure intellect; Mahar Loka, the threshold realm of sages; Svar Loka, the paradise of Indra; Bhuvar Loka, the atmospheric space; and Bhu Loka, where living beings generate karma. Lower Realms (Adho Lokas): Explore the seven subterranean paradises or Bila-Svargas, including Atala Loka, Vitala Loka, Sutala Loka ruled by King Bali and protected by Lord Vamana, Talatala Loka created by Mayasura, Mahatala Loka, Rasatala Loka, and Patala Loka, the radiant capital of serpent kings like Vasuki. Eternal Spiritual Abodes: Beyond the material creation lie eternal transcendental abodes such as Vaikuntha Loka, the anxiety-free realm of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, along with Paramshiva Loka or Maha Kailash, and Manidvipa, the jewel island of Adi Parashakti. This episode provides profound spiritual insights into the journey of the soul toward Moksha or ultimate liberation. Subscribe to KNOW by Global Evolution Network today, follow the show, and share this episode with fellow seekers of timeless Vedic wisdom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/know--6494220/support.

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